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Talia Oyando: Why i walked away from showbiz

Talia OyandoTalia Oyando has been in the public eye for almost half of her life. At the age of 17, together with her music group Talma, they released their debut album Jambo Rafiki in 2001 and won an Emmy Award in the same year.
Talia became a solo artiste, then crossed over to television, and successfully hosted an entertainment show before conquering the radio airwaves at a tender age of 19. Then out of the blue, she left it all behind, with no explanation.
“I am excited to be turning 30; I cannot help but sing Beyonce’s song grown woman; the tune has been playing in my head. I guess now I can do what I want!” she says regarding her recent birthday a few days ago on February 26.
Why did she walk away three years ago?
“I needed some me time,” she says. It marked very challenging moments for Talia, especially with her fluctuating popularity in the entertainment industry, which made her a constant target by the local tabloids.

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